{"id":15473,"date":"2025-05-05T09:47:58","date_gmt":"2025-05-05T08:47:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wenvoe.org.uk\/?p=15473"},"modified":"2025-05-05T09:47:58","modified_gmt":"2025-05-05T08:47:58","slug":"frank-and-red-by-matt-coyne","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/wenvoe.org.uk\/?p=15473","title":{"rendered":"“Frank and Red ” by Matt Coyne"},"content":{"rendered":"

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OFF THE SHELF<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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“Frank and Red ” by Matt Coyne <\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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Our book club absolutely loved <\/em>\u2018Frank and Red<\/em>\u2019! It quickly became a favourite for many of us – with one member even saying it\u2019s now one of their all-time top reads. We were all swept up by the imagination and humour that runs through the story and touched by its emotional depth.<\/p>\n

The book is a heart-warming, often laugh-out-loud tale of an unlikely friendship between grumpy, reclusive Frank and kind-hearted young Red. Red is such a beautifully drawn character\u2014curious, caring, and completely unforgettable. His warmth shines through and helps draw out empathy and change in everyone around him. Watching the characters slowly develop and open up was one of the most rewarding parts of the read.<\/p>\n

We loved how the story made us both laugh and cry. It’s rare to find a book that delivers such humour while also tugging at the heartstrings. One member said: \u201cIt was one of the best books I\u2019ve ever read – I’m recommending it to everyone!\u201d <\/em><\/p>\n

While a few of us found the ending a little far-fetched, it didn\u2019t take away from the overall magic and joy of the book. It left us feeling uplifted, hopeful, and grateful for the small connections that can make a big difference.<\/p>\n

A touching, funny, and imaginative story about empathy, friendship, and finding light in unexpected places. A solid 9\/10 from our group – and one we\u2019ll be recommending for a long time!<\/p>\n

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